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Matemáticas electorales: Buscando la proporcionalidad

Rect@, 2016
The parliamentary systems of representation are the most extended method of government in the greater part of the countries. These systems are based in the proportionality principle: “One man, one vote”, such as they are organized using systems where a ...
Palencia González, Javier, Seijas Macías, J. Antonio   +1 more
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National Identity Meaning and Attitudes Toward War, Peace, and the Future of Ukraine

Conflict Resolution Quarterly, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The link between attitudes and social identity is complex, influencing perceptions, motivations, and actions. Social psychological research mainly focused on the role of attitude in identity formation, particularly in the contexts of social movements and collective action.
Karina V. Korostelina, Ksenia Bakhtiarova, A. Zakharchenko, O. Rohalov, V. Molotsiian, O. Zakharchenko, M. Fursenko   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mapping the US Bridgebuilding Field: Situating Organizations in the Ecosystem of Social Change

Conflict Resolution Quarterly, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article explores the ecosystem of bridge‐building initiatives in the United States. Drawing on an original database of 223 organizations, interviews with 7 staff across 6 organizations, and a literature review related to bridge‐building, polarization, and collective action, we first describe the range of existing initiatives and their ...
Gabrielle Mathews, Karen Ross
wiley   +1 more source

To What Extent Does ESG Performance Influence Board Engagement in Acquisition Activity?

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between boards and corporate acquisition activity. Specifically, we posit that boards with directors who have been politicians positively influence the propensity to pursue acquisitions and that ESG performance (divided into environmental, social, and governance scores) moderates this relationship.
Leticia Pérez‐Calero, Santiago Kopoboru Aguado, Gloria Cuevas‐Rodríguez, Jaime Guerrero Villegas, Pilar Giráldez‐Puig   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Do CSR Committees Moderate the Relationship Between Democratic Societies and Firm Innovation? An International Overview

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to provide evidence of the impact of civil liberties and political rights on corporate innovation, through the lens of institutional theory. Moreover, the research also analyses the moderating role of the CSR committee in the relationships between civil liberties and innovation, and political rights and innovation.
Isabel Gallego‐Álvarez, María Consuelo Pucheta‐Martínez   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

The evolution of the electoral laws (1990-2008) or how political parties can manipulate the electoral process

Sfera Politicii, 2012
This article is dealing with Romanian electoral system from a different perspective analyzing those technical and legal components of an electoral law which are neglected in classical perspectives regarding electoral systems showing that the Government ...
Daniel Olteanu
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Municipal election systems and their implications for ethical and accountable democratic governance at eThekwini Municipality

Journal of Local Government Research and Innovation
Background: The electoral systems adopted for local government offer the citizens the democratic opportunity to elect their representatives through a proportional representative system and constituency electoral system.
Ndwakhulu S. Tshishonga
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Exploring university student perspectives of a challenge‐based curriculum

The Curriculum Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract The world faces multiple global and local challenges, with some describing one challenge, climate breakdown, as an existential threat. Publications in this journal have highlighted the importance of curricula that help students better understand and address these challenges.
Miles Thompson, Alpesh Maisuria, Shona McCartney, Rhianna Hamilton   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Citizenship education and gender equality: A critique of action plans in Greek secondary schools

The Curriculum Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract In the sociology of education, gender education follows current policies developed and promoted through citizenship education. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations addressing global social inequalities include gender equality (SDG 5).
Aikaterini Peleki, Sousanna‐Maria Nikolaou   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Against Militant Democracy

German Law Journal
Militant democracy is the prevailing model for defending democracies against anti-democratic political parties. This article evaluates the militant democracy model, classifying the prohibition of political parties as its “hard” version, and the ...
Antonios Kouroutakis
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